mtb

For Sale Good Condition Fox Indicator 2XL Long Sleeve Jersey from a Smoke and Pet Free Household. Comes in at 22 inch Pit to Pit and has a Camo Print on the Back £15 postage included

The last time I had a road bike was over 20 years ago. It had a five speed freewheel with a single chainring and the gears were selected with a friction lever (not indexed). I had those pull up brake lever extensions for when you fancied sitting bolt upright and taking it easy. The frame was...

Which old mtb frames would be the best for conversion to gravel/commuter/beater/fun bike? I was looking at a rigid Stumpjumper but realized it doesn't have any rack/mudguard mounts.

Trying to find a way to use both my MTB and Road bike on a smart trainer. I have a 10 speed cassette on my road bike and smart trainer, but by MTB has an 8 speed group set (with triple front ring). Is it as simple as changing the cassette and chain to a 10 speed set up, or are the extra...

I've just been given this bike by my neighbour. He bought it about 7 years ago and then went in for a hip operation. The bike has been in his garage ever since and never ridden. I've never come across Optima bikes before, it looks pretty entry level, but I'm not going to look a gift horse in...

I've just got back from my first curtailed (snapped gear cable) MTB ride for a while. I'm in Northwest England with lots of moorland tracks paths. It seems the landscape has got a bit soft and squishy in the time i've been away and my 2× Rocket Rob Tyres which are increasingly worn...

This has no doubt been mentioned before, but I used my MTB for it's intended purpose today. About 3 miles of fairly steep climbing mostly on rutted, wet, leaf covered Land Rover track, followed by a long downhill on similar surface (the track to the top of the Haylie Brae within the boundaries...

new shimano crank set think its altus £25 9 speed altus front and rear derailleur came off a specialized crosstrail 2016 £15 i have a few 27.5 seat posts few seats few used MTB / HYBRID cranksets 2 part worn continental x kings 29 inch £25 2x 26 inch MTB wheels . not QR ive also some 26inch...

Hi I have recently bought these shoes and I have pedals that are compatible with them on one side and a flat pedal on the other. Now that I have the MTB shoes, I was thinking of getting a double sided pedal to go with the shoes. Any recommendations appreciated...

I used a Kona Dew for commuting for years on 32mm slicks at 90psi and it was fine for that - if I put some bigger rugged tyres on it would it serve as an occasional off-road bike? Currently it digs a trench into anything except hard ground and doesn't cope with stones/gravel at all, tyres should...

Hi I have my first set of clip in shoes. I just wanted to check my understanding of the set up is correct. I have attached a video of the pedals I have and the shoes. There is no real play in the shoes, but I work out where the ball of my foot is compared to the cleat, and then tighten the...

Hi folks, I am looking to buy a new MTB for my daily commute and my main criteria are sturdiness, clean gear changes, good tyres and quick stopping. I'm not fussed about looks or brand name. I want something which is well built and won't let me down in the middle of nowhere. I am pretty...

Anyone have a preference on the bar grips they use? Not necessarily for Mountain Biking but general street use as well?

I am at roughly 4000 miles on my 2010 Kona Cindercone (3000 logged since getting strava) on the original drivetrain and its pretty tired to say the least so after this winter i am debating getting a whole new groupset for it, its currently Deore 9 speed 3x with XT hubs. Can this bike accept a...

I am selling this MTB, it is as new, done 26 miles, I have changed the tyres to Maxis Ardent Race and fitted RRP Pro Guards, front and rear. Will throw in a digital fork pump too. The bike is a M frame, it is immaculate, cost me £2750 for the bike alone, looking for £2000...

Picked up my first bike project to work on over the winter. It's a Giant Chicago MTB and I picked it up for £30 which I don't think was too bad. Its a bit rusty, the brakes are seized but the drivetrain mechanics work fine. I have acquired two free bikes this week which I will break down and use...

Hi all, I'm learning how to upgrade my bike myself and fairly new to biking. Can I please ask, is this the correct way to measure the stem and does this mean my stem is 55mm? Or is it 60mm? I'm looking to shorten the stem, as the long reach hurts my elbow joints during long commutes...

Had a good year so far on the road with some decent improvements although climbing speed is still my nemesis, targeting more weight reduction and trying to increase my FTP to hopefully see some improvements next Spring. In the mean time I’ve taken a first step in to the World of MTBing as I...

Even my lingo gives me a away as a roadie..... So where on earth do a put a bidon on this: Tried the seat post on both sides but not quite enough space finally. Can only imagine on the top tube up close towards the headset ? Just can't see me using a "rucksack".....

Just upgraded my mountain bike groupset so got some used bits for sale. Sram crankset with 30T and bottom bracket. £25 GX 2.1 derailleur 10 speed £15 Sunrace 11-40 10 speed cassette £17 GX 10 speed shifter £15 Or All for £65. prices includes postage.

Just back from picking this up locally , I mean how can you resist a Bob Jackson with full Reynolds 531 , lugs with lining and large flange cranks . This could be my winter bike once I have cleaned the dust off it . Seller seems to think it's was built in 1984 for his step dad .

super cheap cheap if possible - I mean they were last in use when the ark was being finished. Thanks in advance

Hi all, What's better for street/road riding? 27.5 or 29? I'd like to get a hard tail for my son, and for us it is a significant investment. I would like to splash out for him but get the right wheel size bike for where he will be riding most. Thanks for your input :bicycle:😊

Maxis Minion DHR II EXO TR and Maxis Rekon 3C EXO TR, both 27.5 x 2.6, with tubes, folding, taken off my new bike, done 2 miles, as new, £60 posted

A very regrettable sale. @ 2008. 26 inch wheel. 9 speed Shimano Deore shifters with new inner and outer cables.. A virtually new set of Middleburn Chain Rings. (Triple). (nearly £100). Polished Shimano XT spider. Brand new Shimano XTR Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket. The frame and fork is...

Apologies if I’m not in the right area here but looking for some advice on the above bike which my son has bought. I can’t see a frame number under the bottom bracket but just above that near the bottom of the seat tube there is a sticker which says Special select CR-MO and a number HO33550...

For sale: 19" Mens Mountain/Touring Bike. A very regrettable sale as I do not have the space for two bikes. @ 2008. 26" wheel. 9 speed Shimano Deore group set. A virtually new set of Middleburn Chain Rings. (Triple). Polished Shimano XT spider. Brand new Shimano XTR Hollowtech II Bottom...

Hi all, I am new to changing tyres, this will be my first time. I currently have WTB Trail Boss on my MTB. I wanted to change to faster urban road tyres. Can I reuse the inner tube, or do I need to replace it please? My current tyres are a 27.5 (650b): I intend to change to WTB Thickslick...

My completed retro Mtb which I purchased then stripped and rebuilt. Bought after I sold my Kona. Running Exage gearing and brakes. Mavic rims. New 21 speed gear/ brake levers. new amber walls. new cables. Original yellow turbo saddle ( has some damage but looks great).